v. /kan’va:t/ 1 (usu. foil. by into) change in form or function. 2 cause (a person) to change belief etc. 3 change (moneys etc.) into others of a different kind. 4 make structural alterations in (a building) for a new purpose. 5 (also absol.)Rugby score extra points from (a try) by a successful kick at the goal. n. flumva:ti (often foll. by to) person converted to a different belief etc. [Latin verto vers turn]
